Dansby Swanson leaves Cubs game against Cardinals with injury
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 9:10 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Dansby Swanson exited the Chicago Cubs' game against the St. Louis Cardinals in the third inning due to left side discomfort after an awkward swing. This occurred during his first plate appearance against pitcher Hunter Dobbins. Following an assessment by the team's medical staff, Swanson was replaced by James Triantos. The Cubs hope to provide further updates on his condition after the game.
- •Swanson left the game in the third inning due to injury.
- •He swung and grimaced in pain after a fastball.
- •James Triantos replaced him in the lineup.
- •Nico Hoerner shifted to shortstop after Swanson's exit.
- •Cubs will assess Swanson's injury for potential IL stint.
- 10:13 PMESPN — Cubs' Swanson exits in 3rd inning with discomfort
- 8:25 PMYahoo Sports — Cubs announce an update on Dansby Swanson after leaving Cardinals matchup
- 8:23 PMYahoo Sports — Cubs' Dansby Swanson leaves game vs. Cardinals with 'left side discomfort' after swing-and-miss
- 8:15 PMYahoo Sports — Dansby Swanson leaves the Cubs' game against the Cardinals with an undisclosed injury
"Dansby Swanson left the Chicago Cubs' game against St. Louis on Sunday with an undisclosed injury after swinging and missing on the first pitch from Cardinals starter Hunter Dobbins in the third inning. Swanson, a two-time Gold Glove winner at shortstop, seemed to twist awkwardly after swinging at a high fastball. Swanson was replaced in the at-bat by James Triantos, who went on to draw a walk.
"Veteran shortstop Dansby Swanson, 32, left Sunday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals with left side discomfort after an awkward swing-and-miss in the bottom of the third inning at Wrigley Field, the Chicago Cubs announced.
"Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson departed Sunday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals in the bottom of the third inning.
Sources
External links- ESPNAug 16, 2026, 10:13 PMCubs' Swanson exits in 3rd inning with discomfort
Veteran shortstop Dansby Swanson, 32, left Sunday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals with left side discomfort after an awkward swing-and-miss in the bottom of the third inning at Wrigley Field, the Chicago Cubs announced.
- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 8:25 PMCubs announce an update on Dansby Swanson after leaving Cardinals matchup
Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson departed Sunday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals in the bottom of the third inning.
- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 8:23 PMCubs' Dansby Swanson leaves game vs. Cardinals with 'left side discomfort' after swing-and-miss
Swanson threw down his helmet after missing with his swing, looking as if he may have hurt his hand or wrist.
- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 8:15 PMDansby Swanson leaves the Cubs' game against the Cardinals with an undisclosed injury
Dansby Swanson left the Chicago Cubs' game against St. Louis on Sunday with an undisclosed injury after swinging and missing on the first pitch from Cardinals starter Hunter Dobbins in the third inning. Swanson, a two-time Gold Glove winner at shortstop, seemed to twist awkwardly after swinging at a high fastball. Swanson was replaced in the at-bat by James Triantos, who went on to draw a walk.
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